PIPER PA 28-181
Burwell, NE — November 18, 2013
Event Information
| Date | November 18, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA063 |
| Event ID | 20131119X72745 |
| Location | Burwell, NE |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 41.78222, -99.15305 |
| Airport | CRAM FIELD |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA 28-181 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the flare for landing, a deer ran towards the airplane from his left side. He tried to raise the left wing to clear the deer. The left main landing gear hit the deer and the gear separated from the wing. The airplane subsequently skidded to a stop. The spar that the landing gear separated from sustained substantial damage.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.